All you need to know about the 4th India-England Test in Mumbai
A subcontinental sojourn filled with hope is threatening to unravel rather quickly for England. Following a below par 1-1 result in Bangladesh, they were always going to be up against it when confronted by the top ranked Test team in the world.
Despite giving the Indians a considerable scare in the drawn opening Test in Rajkot, Alastair Cook’s side now find themselves picking up the pieces after suffering comprehensive defeats in Vizag and Mohali. On the other hand, the Indians will be gunning for another victory which will make the fifth match redundant.
Let us take a close look at five of the most pertinent aspects relating to the all important fourth Test in Mumbai
#5 – England return to a home away from home
England might not get a better venue than this if they were to get back into the series. The Wankhede pitch has traditionally offered good carry which would keep seamers interested for the most part of a Test even as visiting batsmen have also enjoyed batting here.
Historically, their record at this stadium reads – three victories and three losses from seven Tests. More importantly, two of those wins had come in the previous two matches. They may not have an Ian Botham to rule the roost like in the Golden Jubilee Test of 1980 or a Kevin Pietersen to turn their fortunes around à la 2012. But, the memories of yore could instil some much-needed self-belief into them.